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CONCERT PART 1 1. NAOUSA, LYKION ELLINIDON XANTHI Is called Gennitsaros and is usually worn with a mask during the Carnival period in Naoussa. The mask was used as a form of camouflage. The traditional Tsolia costume is worn with the chest heavily adorned with silver coins. 1: SKAROS: A musical introduction 2. MAKRINITSA: A dance replicating the falling off the cliff to their deaths by the women of Zolongo 3. BOULES DANCES Always danced by males even the role of the bride and is performed during the Carnival season. A. NIZAMIKOS: A circular all male dances called Boules & Gennitsaros B. PATRONA: A dance from Central Macedonia

2. CHILDREN’S GROUP: KIMI EVIA COSTUME A white cotton is worn underneath and for special occasions is made of silk with embroidery on the . A black pleated long pinafore is worn on . The has broad sleeves and is velvet with gold braid. A yellow cotton is worn on the head which is trimmed. DANCES 1. : This dance has taken its name from the movement of the hands that clap to the rhythm of the music while dancing. 2. KASTORIANO: Originating from the Macedonian region of Kastoria, this dance is about Penelope Karana. It asks her who her mother-in-law will be, but Penelope is playing hard to get “pizma”. 3. KOULOURGIOTIKO: From the region of Koulouri in Salamina. It is a form of Hasaposerviko that is dance in many regions in and known under the Makelarokos in Asia Minor or Hasaposeviko in Macedonia. The Dance’s name originates from the occupation of a butcher “Hasapi”.

3. THRAKI: KAROTI EVROU &METAXADES COSTUME Karoti women wear a sleeveless panelled . A distinctive feature is the elaborate with a large buckle. On the back are colourful ribbons called “sirikia”. The number of ribbons indicates the amount of proxies bestowed on the girl, showing her desirability. The head is adorned with a scarf & flowers. The Metaxades women wear a white cotton dress “foustani” overlayed by a black sleeveless dress. This pinafore features two openings to facilitate breast feeding. of coins, adorns the front of the dress. The head dress consists of a scarf “mandili” decorated with flowers. Men wear wide dark woollen pants called “poutouri.” With a white , “poukamiso” and a waistcoat “yeleki” which differs from village to village. A black is tied at the . DANCES 1. LIANOHORTAROUDIA. Is the most popular dance in Thraki and is known throughout Greece. 2. SE AFTO TO ALONI TO FARDI 3. SOUFLIOUTOUDA. A female dance from the region of Soufli 4. MANTILATOS. This is danced by both men and women and does not require holding of hands. It can be danced to various tunes and females carry a triangular handkerchief “mandili”. It was usually danced during weddings 5. TRIPODI. The name of this dance derives from the way the foot is stamped on the floor during its performance. 6. SINGATHISTOS A joyful dance for both sexes and popular in Thraki

PROGRAMME 4. THESSALIA KARAGOUNA COSTUME Found in the plains of and in the villages of Karagouni in Kambos. They were simple people living in cane huts working on the land. A white pinafore is layered with a waistcoat. The sleeves are to the elbow and the breast open. Two are worn, the top one made out of felt. A scarf is worn on the head, decorated with gold coins. DANCES: 1. SVARNIARA: A slow dance from Thessaly that is danced in a circle. It is always performed prior to the Karagouna dance. 2. KARAGOUNA: A female dance named after the people of Karagouni. The dance features females dancing slowly, surveying the growing wheat in the fields with the realisation that it will be a good harvest the dance becomes faster. 3. PILIORITIKO: Danced in the region of Pilio. 4. FISOUNI: A popular ladies dance in Thessaly, and the Preveza. Its name comes from the winds “fisouni” that prevail in that region. 5. SIRTO METSOVOU: Danced throughout Thessaly and Epirus. 6. TSITSIRAS OR : Danced in Thessaly, Epirus and the island of Lefkada

5. SARAKATSANES-IPEROS COSTUME The Sarakastani were a nomadic people moving as far up to the South and across to Asia Minor in search of pastures. They lived in woven huts and reared goats and sheep. Every item of clothing was handmade except for jewellery and . The girl’s blouse “sokaiya” is made of heavy cotton with stitching and lace. A sleeveless vest is worn as well as a pleated decorated with silver braid and trimming. The is trimmed with lace and cross-stitch. The jewellery worn on the breast is called “stavrota,” the hair is covered with a black head scarf and hand woven “kaltsounia” worn on the feet for warmth. The males wear a white skirt “foustanella” a black vest and silver “stavrota” jewellery adorns the breast. “Tsharouhia” are worn on the feet. DANCES: 1. PAPAROUNES. A “sirtos” dance of the Sarakatsanes region. 2. DESPO-AETOS: A historic dance 3. SOUZANA: This dance is from the Karditsa region and features a pyramid formation by the men 3. KANGELI. A dance used in all regions of Thessaly and Epirus, danced to a variety of tunes.

6. THESSALIA This is the common, everyday costume worn by males throughout Greece. The can be either black or white. The shirt is white with a wide sleeve. A black sleeveless vest “yeleki” and a black head scarf is worn on the head. A sash is tied around the waist and the feet are shod with Tsarouhia. DANCES 1. . The dance is game like, using a pole and ribbons. The dancers hold onto the ribbons and dance forming patterns on the poles. 3. BERATI: This is danced face to face by both males & females 4. TASIA: From the region of Thessaly and Epirus and is danced by both men and women. Performed to the song with the same name “Tasia” and can be danced either in a circle or without holding hands.

CONCERT 7. CENTRAL MACEDONIA LYKION ELLINIDON XANTHI COSTUME Top costume is called Episkopi Emathias and is worn in the plain of Pellas. The female costume consists of a long white dress heavily embroidered at the bottom. The amount of embroidery suggests the wealth and age of the wearer. A called Kavathi is worn on top that has a trim on the sleeves. The sayias is worn on the head and it is shoulder length. This is topped by a triangular called the Kalpaki. The male wear knee high , white baggy pants with a short dress up to the knee. A black vest and red cumber band and black complete the outfit. Bottom costume is from Lyti Thessaloniki. The women wear a skirt called the Kondo. This has a feature of stripes and primary colours are used usually greens and reds. A distinguishing feature of the outfit is the fringed head piece worn on the forehead. The males wear black pants with knee high socks. White broad sleeve shirt under a black vest. 1. POUSETNITSA: A male dance that is characterised by impressive dance movements especially the dropping to the knees. 2. PROSKINITOS: A female dance from Goumenisa 3. STAGENA BAINTOUSKINOS A dance from the region of Arithea 4. POUSTSENO-AMOLITI A dance from the region of Florina. It has an impressive left movement during the dance. 5. RAMNA: “Xasapiko’ danced by both males & females from the region of Florina.

8. CHILDREN’S GROUP SIATISTA KOZANIS COSTUME The girls’ costumes are from Macedonia and were adapted to western style of dress. A woven silk or cotton shirt is trimmed with crochet edging. A dress is worn over the shirt. A vest, trimmed with gold braid “xrisokentito”. A velvet belt and buckle “porpi” and a red fez. The Boys wear a long pant called “salvari,” a shirt and a sash “zonari”. A vest “yeleko” is embroidered in black silk. DANCES 1. TSOPANOPOUKA: Danced only at weddings by both males & females in a rhythmic syrto 2. TRANOS: Danced at wedding outside the church right after the nuptials by all attending guests, also during 15th August “Panagias” in the town centre. It is performed in one large circle lead by the elders then followed by the youth. 3. KOZANIS: A dance that derives its name from the up and down motion. This particular sousta is danced in Kozani. 4. MAIS: A danced from the region of Vlasti Kozani. 5. NIKILOS KOZANIS: A historic dance immitating the movement of passing through a narrow passage in a mountain. The dancers turn tightly to pass through. 6. OMORFOULA: A dance from western Macedonia

PROGRAMME 9. -ALEXANDRIA COSTUME The girls wear a white dress underneath and a black dress on top called the “sayia”. This is folded back and fastened revealing the embroidery. A broad sash “zonary” is worn and is decorated by silver sequins “poulies” which is reminiscent of the ancient armour. A black apron and jacket are added. The costume has a distinctive head dress which resembles the ancient . Legend has it that when Alexander the Great came to the region he took the off his soldiers and gave them to the women to wear to honour their bravery. DANCES 1. KORI ELENI. A dance from central Macedonia with circular moves

2. DIMITROULA: A female dance from Alexandria

3. GAIDA: A male dance from Macedonia with a few changes from region to region. It took its name from the traditional instrument Gaida. 4. RAIKOS: Dance by both males and females in most areas of Macedonia.

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10. PELEPONNESOS-ROUMELI COSTUME The female costume has a long sleeved of calico with wide sleeves and lace at the edges. On top the “segouni”, a long sleeveless waistcoat that is embroidered is worn. A sash is draped low at the waist called the “fouka”. The apron is felt and is tied with gold tassels. Jewellery of gold chains adorns the breast. The male costume is the traditional “foustanella’, a white pleated skirt worn beneath a white shirt. A dark coloured vest is worn and the head is covered by a dark handkerchief. The “tsarouhia” are worn on the feet with white adorned by black tassels. DANCES 1. . This comes from the region of Peloponnesus, in Tsakonia. The dance is an ancient one telling the story of Theseas who killed the Minitore in Crete. The dancers hold hands forming a straight line imitating the freeing of the slaves by Theseas, zigzagging in the labyrinth of Crete to their freedom. 2. . The most well known dance in all of Greece and is danced by all to different tunes. This makes it the most popular dance in the country

INTERMISSION 20 MIN

CONCERT PART 2 11. CHILDRENS

1. GERAKINA: From the region of Serres & Halkithiki. It tells the story of a girl falling down the well and her beloved falling after her to save her. He is pulled out alive but unfortunately Gerakina is dead.The lead dancer holds a “stamna” portraying Gerakina going to the well 2. KOFTO: From the region of Epirus. The name comes from the kofto which refers to the abrupt ending of the music 3. SYRTOS PILEAS- THESSALONIKI: A dance that is used during weddings 4. PARTALOS: Refers to the tale about a beautiful woman from Pilea that worn torn clothes “Partala’.

12. FLORINA COSTUME The region of Florina is in a plateau surrounded by trees and mountains. The women made their own cotton and woollen austere simple . These were white in colour with embroidery embellishing them. A sleeveless black “sigouni” is worn with modestly sewn embroidery. A silver buckle “porpi” on the waist and jewellery adorns the bodice. The headscarf is long and drapes at the back to the waist and is trimmed with coins and fringes forming a tassel. 1. SIMBETHERA: Quick passed and danced by in-laws before going to the home of the bride 2. . This dance refers to a girl named Marinella. 3. PAVLAKI. This dance has been named after a song referring to Pavlos. 4. TSOURAPIA: This dance refers to the traditional socks “tsourapia” worn in

Florina. 5. SOFKA: A dance from Central Macedonia 13. KERKYRA COSTUME The girls wear a white chemise of gathered calico. The shirt “velesi” is made out of a luxury fabric like organza. The outer jacket “kontogouni” is velvet and is covered with fine gold embroidery. The apron is made out of a silk or tulle and is beautifully ornamented. The male costume consisted of a calico shirt, a pair of baggy short pants fashioned of fine black fabric. A sash adorns the waist that is made of silk or wool. The vest “boulero” features embroidery and on the head a straw hat. DANCES: 1. PERANTZADA. This is a female dance typical of Kerkyra which is slow and circle forming with hands on the hips. 2. PERDIKA. A sirtos dance in Kerkyra. It refers to the bird with the same name 3. KATO STON AGIO GIORGI. A dance where the women hold large handkerchiefs in front which link in a straight line. It is danced to the song of the same name.

4. KORAKIANITIKOS. The name of this dance comes from the village of Korakianitikos 5. GASTOURIOTIKO. This is a sirtos dance that is cheerful. 6. FOURLANA. This dance is performed with the dancers standing face to face

PROGRAMME

14 DODECANISA-CYCLADES SINGER: OLGA KREMISIS singing “Mera Merose” a Kalymnian song

COSTUME This costume comes from the Embona in Rodes. The girls wear a white woven chemise “mamola” with embroidery on the edges. On top is a sleeveless black dress made of glossy material. Ribbons adorn the neckline and bottom of the dress. A bold red sash is worn on the waistline and on the head a handkerchief of many colours and trimming. The males wear the vraka with a white shirt and “yeleko” A colourful red sash on the waist. DANCES 1. MAOUKAS: A sirtos dance from Paros 2. BALOS: “Fengarathes sta Nisia”. A romance danced by couples face to face. 3. XOREPSE-XOREPSE: A quick pace Balos 4. SOUSTA: Its name comes from the up and down motion while moving.

15. WESTERN THRAKI LYKION ELLINIDON XANTHI COSTUME Women wear a sleeveless single panelled dress. A distinctive feature is the elaborate belt which has a large buckle. On the back of the costume are colourful ribbons called “sirikia”. The number of ribbons indicate the amount of proxies bestowed on the girl showing her desirability. The head is adorned with a scarf and flowers are added by the women. Men wear wide woollen pants that are dark in colour and called “poutouri” A white shirt the “poukamiso” and a waistcoat “yeleki” which differs from village to village. A sash is tied at the waist DANCES 1. SKAROS: INSTRUMENTAL 2. GIANNITSARIS: A dance from Metaxades Evrou. A simple dance that is sung 3. ZONARATHIKOS KOULOURIASTOS: From Marithes Evrou. A dance where the dancers hold on to each other by gripping their belts “zonaria” 4. XESIRTOS : A form of sirtos dance. A dance that imitates a limp movement 6. MANTILATOS: A joyful dance that is popular in Thraki used at weddings. It’s name suggest the holding of the “mandili” hanky in the hand.